Mike Johnson stated he would have great pause about granting a pardon to Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking. While Johnson believes Maxwell should face a life sentence, some Republicans, including Representative Thomas Massie, suggest a pardon may be necessary to obtain more information about Jeffrey Epstein's crimes. The division over Maxwell's potential pardon highlights the challenges facing Trump and the Republican party amid scrutiny over Trump's relationships connected to the Epstein case.
He said he had not adequately considered that. I won't get it in front of him. That's not my lane, he said.
I think 20 years was a pittance. I think she should have a life sentence at least.
If you're asking my opinion, I think 20 years was a pittance. I think she should have a life sentence at least.
The splits over what to do with Maxwell illustrate the complicated challenge posed by the scandal for Trump, his Maga base and the broader Republican party.
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